Education Outreach Events

Future City

The Future City Competition is an international engineering program that challenges middle school students to design and build cities of the future. Teams research innovations in science and engineering to create a model city of the future with advanced technology and sustainability solutions. This PD is led by teachers with experience coaching this event. We will review the program structures, how to get started in coaching teams, and lesson plans and classroom activities that prepare students and align to state standards in science, mathematics, and other disciplines. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with other coaches and mentors throughout the competition season.

*Participants will receive a $150 Stipend and 6 hrs of Teams Credit.

Dates: July 21, 2025

Location: 3rd floor Classroom in the Smart Communities and Innovation Building (SCIB), 28 Kirkbride Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

Cost: Free

Registration Deadline: Please submit your completed registration form by July 17, 2025. 

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/ymR3yNCgUZ

Summer STEM Institute for Teachers: Integrating Innovative Transportation Topics into STEM Education

Date: July 7, 2025 – July 8, 2025

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Smart Communities and Innovation Building, 28 Kirkbride Lane Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Audience: Alabama Middle and High School Teachers

Focus Areas: Career Exploration, Transportation Topics in Subject Areas, Active STEM Learning Best Practices

Food: Light breakfast (9:30-10a) and lunch provided daily

Registration link

UA National Summer Transportation Institute

Dates: June 15-27, 2025

Location: The University of Alabama Campus

Audience: Grades 6-9

Transportation Awareness Workshop

Date: March 25, 2025

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Location: Smart Communities and Innovation Building, 3rd Floor

Audience: Grades 6-12

Connecting STEM and Transportation in the Gym

Date: February 19, 2025

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Greensboro Middle School Gym

Audience: Grades 6-9

Techniques for Captivating Young Learners with Research

Date: November 12, 2024

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: SCIB 1017

Registration: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/9w2hc6pvf9

Community STEM Festival

Date: October 15, 2024

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Greensboro, AL

Bringing Research to Life: Effective Messaging for General Audiences

Date: October 08, 2024

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: SCIB 1017

Registration: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/9w2hc6pvf9

Worlds of Work 2024

Date: October 02, 2024 – October 03, 2024

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Shelton State Community College

Registration: https://worldsofwork.com/

Purposeful Partnerships: Building Effective Collaborations that Bridge Research and Community Needs

Date: September 10, 2024

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: SCIB 1017

Registration: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/9w2hc6pvf9

The Air University K-12 STEM Outreach Program Makes Investment in AR/VR Lab at Greensboro Middle School

Date: August 27, 2024

Location: Greensboro Middle School

Info Link: https://ati.ua.edu/2024/08/30/the-air-university-k-12-stem-outreach-program-makes-investment-in-ar-vr-lab-at-greensboro-middle-school/